Denmark are not a team of stars and have always relied on a cohesive line-up rather than individuals, especially since the retirement of the Laudrup brothers Michael and Brian.
The outstanding result of the campaign was the 2-1 win at home to the Czechs, who would ultimately fail to qualify at all after play-off defeat against Belgium.
Jon Dahl Tomasson, who endured such a wretched time at Newcastle United, scored four goals during the campaign.
But it was Ebbe Sand's nine strikes out of 22 that were more crucial.
Sand now plies his trade at Schalke, and the 28-year-old has become a national hero. He finished as top scorer in the Bundesliga last season.
However, it was not all plain sailing in qualifying Group 3. Denmark drew two of their first three games and never got the better of Northern Ireland.
However, convincing wins away to Malta and home to Iceland ensured they finished unbeaten and as group top scorers.
But, with France among their rivals in Group A this summer, they will need more of the same from Sand, to be sure of a place in the second round.
